CLIMATE
Tropical climate with average daily temperature of minimum 24°C to maximum of 32°C. Rainfall throughout the year with heaviest period being November to January.

AIRPORT
Singapore Changi International airport is located 20 kms to city area.
Airport Tax : SGD21.00
Transport to City and Charges : Taxi SGD12.00 (approximate)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All visitors from the ASEAN countries, EC and Commonwealth may enter without visas for a tourist visit up to 14 days provided they have valid passports with at least six months remaining validity. For a stay of more than 14 days, passports must be valid for at least 3 months prior to departure. Women visitors of six months or more in state of pregnancy must make application in advance to the nearest Singapore Overseas Commission.

* For detailed and up-to-date information on visa requirement please refer to the local immigration authorities direct or through your travel agent.

CURRENCY
Singapore Dollar (SGD1) = 100 Cents
Notes : 1,2,5,10,20,50,100,500,1000,10000
Coins : 1,5,10,20,50,$1

EXCHANGE RATE
US$1 = S$1.80 (approximate)

BUSINESS HOURS
Banks : 1000 to 1500 Monday to Friday
0930 to 1130 on Saturday
Shops : 0930 to 2100 Monday to Saturday. Most shops are also open on Sundays.

LANGUAGE
Malay, English, Mandarin and Tamil

UTILITIES
220/240 volts, 50 Hertz

TRANSPORTATION
International car rental companies, metered taxis and tricycle. Efficient Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) offer cheaper rates and starts operation at 6 a.m. till midnight from Monday to Sunday.

POINTS OF INTEREST - Besides the famous shopping street of Orchard Parade, other things and places tourists may do and see are:
- Visit Jurong Bird Park home to the 8,000 birds, Night Safari, the renowned open Zoo of the Singapore Zoological Gardens or Singapore Botanic Garden.
- Experience Sentosa Island, Singapore’s holiday resort island or the many museums or visit the “Little India”, Arab Street and Chinatown to see the multi-culture community in Singapore.

WEBSITE - www.newasia-singapore.com